Professor in Ceramic Processing of Energy Materials DTU Energy

The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage (DTU Energy) invites applications for a position as full professor in ceramic processing of materials for energy conversion and storage from materials to proof-of-concept devices.

As our new professor you will be among about 300 inspiring colleagues in the department located centrally at DTU Lyngby Campus in the Copenhagen area. One important value of ours is cooperation and we believe that we achieve world-class results together. Your research leadership is of utmost importance and therefore you are an empathetic role model that fosters and nurtures inspiring environments e.g. by inclusion and openness. We strive for a decent work-life balance.

Responsibilities and qualifications
As our new professor you will take a leading role in the development and use of advanced processing techniques of materials and components. This includes ceramic materials metals and composites and they may be porous or dense bulk or nanostructures. The materials components and devices are important for our development of the next generation of energy technologies such as electrolyzers fuel cells batteries and electromechanical devices. You must have a deep understanding of ceramic processing methods such as tape casting slot-die coating spray coating deep coating including sintering and other solidification methods. With your insight you are able to lead developments and work with peers on testing and characterization of the materials and components. You have strong capabilities in teaching students on the processes. The activities should be in strong interplay with ongoing and coming activities in our department. You appreciate collaboration with colleagues and to take advantage of our many and diverse competences.

We have 6000 m² of state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment available for you including a large facility for ceramic shaping and processing. We collaborate with other departments and with colleagues around the Globe. We have many colleagues that are very strong in AI and computational modelling of energy materials and we are building labs for autonomous materials development. Large facilities such as synchrotron and neutron facilities are close-by in Lund.

We seek an outstanding candidate to develop or strengthen a vigorous independent research area with interests in developing materials and technologies for use in society which lead to sustainable solutions that can enable the green transition of the World. You have demonstrated top-level and original scientific research within the development and processing of energy materials. You will be a strong contributor to DTU Energys vision of demonstrating world-leading cross-disciplinary research through innovative development of sustainable materials solutions for the green transition and you will initiate and inspire to collaborations with colleagues within the Department as well as across and outside DTU including enterprises in Denmark Europe and outside. You should also show interest in the creation of spin-outs from DTU. We expect that you have a strong international network and a strong collaborative experience.

You have demonstrated good abilities to attract external funding from public and private sources to conduct the research at the highest international level. Dissemination of the research - both to scientific peers and to decision-makers in the public domain - is an important responsibility.

You come to a research department with a large number of state-of-the-art experimental laboratories for your use and we invest continuously in new or up-grading of existing experimental facilities. We have experienced teams for support on chemistry equipment and administration and assistance in the writing of very good project proposals. The students at DTU are of high level and can make projects with you for the development of new ideas. We have great support for innovation and spin-out of companies. Teaching is an integrated part of the professorship and you will be course responsible.

As a successful candidate for the full professorship you are able to document:

• Outstanding original scientific output
• Successful teaching teaching coordination and dissemination experience
• A strong background in and an innovative approach to the development of inorganic materials and components for energy conversion and storage
• A track record of academic cross-disciplinary collaboration

You have demonstrated the ability to win and manage large-scale research projects and have experience and a good reputation as a supervisor of students PhDs and postdocs.

You appreciate teaching and have documented successful teaching and teaching coordination experiences as you are expected to take a lead role in teaching at the BEng BSc MSc and PhD will teach students at all levels (BSc MSc and PhD) and be an inspiration and a role model for our young scientists. Your contributions to our research-based education and innovation will assist DTU in educating the best engineers especially in strengthening the development of their digital and transdisciplinary competencies.

DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages and in time are expected to master both.

You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:

• Documented experience and quality of teaching teaching coordination and curriculum development
• Research impact and experience funding track record and research vision
• International impact and experience
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness including collaboration with industry and involvement in spin-outs
• Leadership collaboration and interdisciplinary skills
• Communication skills

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Head of Department Professor Søren Linderoth mail:

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Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 15 April 2026 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply please open the link Apply now fill out the online application form and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter) addressed to the President
• Vision for teaching and research (3-5 pages)
• CV including employment history list of publications indicating scientific highlights H-index and ORCID (see portfolio including documentation of teaching experience
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

You can learn more about the recruitment processhere.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age gender disability race religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology which is subject to special rules for security and export control open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage (DTU Energy) focuses on research and development of functional materials components and systems for sustainable energy technologies. The technologies include fuel cells electrolysis power-to-x batteries and carbon capture. The research is based on strong competences on electrochemistry atomic scale and multi-physics modelling autonomous materials discovery materials processing and structural analyses. We also focus on educatingengineering students at all levels ranging from BSc MSc PhD to lifelong learning students. We have about 300 dedicated employees. Read more about us at.

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